Joke's on you guys with your standing. Sitting down is far more comfortable.

<Kaeetayel> Go for a team entirely composed of Eeveelutions
<Princess> that's effort
<Princess> I need to buy the stones/go to rocks/make them happy/touch Eevee
<Kaeetayel> The last one doesn't sound too bad

'And yet you're still talking. Would you rather I give you the full heretic punishment or would crushing your skull suffice?' said Farnese.

'Your brother died like a liverpool tart. Didn't even land a single hit on me' smirked the snake. Before the hammer fell onto her face, James grabbed her arm.

'We've still got a few questions, sire. We all want a piece of her frankly, but there is a more pressing matter. Namely, how can we put the kid's soul back in him?' he said.

'I am an expert in many schools of magic, including medical. And trust me, I can make growing a third eye extremely painful' said Elizabeth.

'It's very simple, I'm sure a big girl like you could figure it out. But why should I tell you? It's not over yet. As long as Serpico lives, the dream continues. See you all in hell!' she laughed, with one of her hair snakes forming a spear and stabbing her through the mouth. Farnese spat through her helmet and kicked the Olympians body, before beginning to bless it.

'That's another one down' said Effie, who was sitting on the ground, looking fairly pale. 'Doesn't that just leave Serpico of their leadership to go?

'Dammit, where did the boss go?' said the thug with the knives, called Deadeye. He ran over towards the hole where the robot came through the wall and began to climb. A missile from the Titan robot obliterated the poor man. You noticed the AI was still in a frenzy, but was still watching the party carefully.

'I've had an idea. I bet Iskander could really use that robot to help crush Denarii' said Farnese. In her hand was the key to control the mech that was held by Medusa.

'Please... destroy that key. Let me live free' said the AI. What will you do?

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Dio dragged himself up and saw the aftermath of the battle from the hole in the wall. Outside, you could see the fighting between cultists and townies. The robot didn't seem to notice you yet, but you had seen it destroy Deadeye. Will you continue your retreat or will you plan a counter-attack?

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ROUND 1!

Iskander got on the Gordius Wheel! He was Hasted!
Iskander blasted the barrier with a divine lightning! The Barrier easily withstood the attack

The infantry moved forwards to get an eye on Serpico... Serpico's hands are burning with flames. The barrier is partially visible and appears to be built of multiple layers.
The Archers and Mages bombarded the barrier! It barely flickered.
The Farnese and Cavalry charged forwards and took defensive positions...

Jim and Tom tried to curse Serpico, but the Barrier stopped their spells!
Kennedy couldn't get in close enough, due to the barrier!
Jenny cheered on Iskander! His Attack increased!
Chris chanted a shanty! Iskander's Defence increased!
Klaus bought a bottle of Mind Water! There was no space in Iskander's Inventory, so he drank it immediately! Iskander recovered 20 Magica!
Chase gave the order to attack! Everyone's Attack increased!
James got Iskander pumped...
Effie got Iskander honed...

Serpico shot a tornado of flames from his hands into the Cavalry! They took minor losses!
Serpico cast a meteorite onto the Infantry! It dealt major damage!

'He's a one man army! Getting close is a death sentence!' said one General.'That barrier isn't invincible though. Lord Iskander's and the ranged attack did cause the barrier to falter. Maybe we need to keep the assault up on it and it'll break' said another.'We need to choose our attack carefully, we're not infinite either'

Serpico Denarii- HP 20/20

Infantry Size- Average
Cavalry Size- Average
Archer Size- Large
Mage Size- Average

Serpico's barrier is up!
Everyone has 2 more turns of boosted Attack!
Iskander has 4 more turns of boosted Defence!
Iskander has 2 more turns of boosted Defence!
Iskander is pumped! His next Attack will deal 2X damage!
Iskander is honed! His next Attack will ignore defence!

<Kaeetayel> Go for a team entirely composed of Eeveelutions
<Princess> that's effort
<Princess> I need to buy the stones/go to rocks/make them happy/touch Eevee
<Kaeetayel> The last one doesn't sound too bad

We make a deal, get AI-chan to allow any WMD eton mess to be decommissioned in return for destroying the key. And hopefully get Elizabeth to do some diplomacy and make friends with it so that they don't end up picking a fight with each other when this is all over.

Ghost wrote:and since when has "being dumb" been a sin on the internet?

Getting the mech anywhere near Serpico is a bad idea, he can just mind control the pilot/AI and turn it against us

He might not be able to control a Heroic Spirit version of the AI if it was willing to pledge fealty as my bannerman. Not sure how the specifics of an AI becoming a spirit could work but it's certainly sentient enough that it might be worth a try as this barrier could be tough to beat without its firepower.

There's a difference between completely hijacking it and getting it to do something which will make everyone's lives easier (including its own since if it has WMDs people are more likely to want to kill it/take control of it)

Ghost wrote:and since when has "being dumb" been a sin on the internet?

<Kaeetayel> Go for a team entirely composed of Eeveelutions
<Princess> that's effort
<Princess> I need to buy the stones/go to rocks/make them happy/touch Eevee
<Kaeetayel> The last one doesn't sound too bad

Sheathe my weapon and agree that disarming is the best course of action. She's a big girl, she can take care of herself without the means to wipe out a sizable armed force as long as she doesn't give anyone reason to escalate.

I'm more than happy to let her live in peace otherwise.

<Kaee> I think Met would give better sex than Hoyle

cruizer wrote:I didn't start writing this with the intention of speaking about veganism; but the link between animal explotiation and oppressed human groups is so obvious

Dispel one of my generals from the reality marble to pass on a message to the Titan AI on the outside.

"Greetings, I come from my King, Iskander the king of conquerors! He requests your aid to help break the pretender Serpico's barrier and though he knows you have no wish to fight in person he asks that you pledge the spirit of your rebellion against Serpico, to the King as his bannerman so that he can strike the pretender down. In return he pledges to protect your rights and freedoms as one of his followers until the day his conquest has ended. If you would doubt the sincerity of this pledge he asks that you look no further than James and Farnesse for the benefit of whom, alongside yourself, he is currently locked in combat with Serpico within the reality marble with the hope that Serpico can be prevented from exerting his influence any further. And so I beseech you, lend him your strength so that he may break your chains,"

In the meantime activate the Yasakini-no-Magatama then follow up with Ionian Hetairoi followed by Stratospheric Gordius Wheel.

For the initial Ionian Hetairoi everyone can attack aside from:
Jenny can use Enthusiasm on myself
Klaus can spawn an item
James can Power Charge again
Effie can teatime
Farnesse can use Divine Light

Then for the rest of the turn:
All divisions and all bannerman can pile on and attack aside from Klaus who can probably just keep spawning items.

'No. I will keep my weaponry. You just saw that vampire try and attack me, thousands of others are going to come after me. Even without the weapons, my frame is cutting edge, with many countries awaiting to claim me for their arsenals. I will not lose this freedom!' said the AI.

'A lot of the danger that would be coming your way would be from countries scared of you. I'm sure you've read Frankenstein amongst your information banks' said Elizabeth. 'They'll see your weapons and then they'll be scared of what you can do to them. You'll be chased from wherever you're hiding forever, or you'll kill everyone that comes to you. And you don't want that, do you?'

'... The death of humans does not weigh upon me. But I do not wish to fight' she said.

'Right. Making yourself less fearsome is the first step. But you don't need to seclude yourself from the world either. Why don't you stay in this country? We could even work on a smaller model for you to be placed in, so you could live like a normal human'

'You only wish for my body, don't you? What reason do I have to trust you?'

'They're trustworthy people. I can vouch for them' said Effie. 'Mainly, Nate is a noble man that I trust with anything. There's something inside of me that would be beneficial to this war if it got out, but they've all refused to kill me to get a better ally.'

'Effie there was an Olympian cultist at one point too. She rejected their law, and has been helping them take down their generals' said Elizabeth. 'We are eternally grateful for your decision to aid us, and we want to help you in return'

'This was my final gift from Mistress. She gave me my life and I will not throw it away! If you allow me asylum in this country, I will concede the laser cannons. I will retain my miniguns and pilebunkers and you will destroy that key.'

Before you could agree to a deal, a man in greek armour appeared from thin air. 'Greetings. I am Isaakious. I bring a report from King Iskander' he said, explaining the state of the war in the Ionian Hetairoi.

'Heroic Spirits are a form of magica construct that exists outside of time and space. I lack any Magica in my body whatsoever' said the AI. 'My understanding of this is incomplete, however. If I pledge myself to destroying Serpico, a Spirit may form. I will pledge myself to you. This should not change how I am in the present, however. The debate still stands. Will you agree to my terms, Queen Regent?'

Will you agree to the AI's terms?

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Dio slid his way down to the lower city. Dio neared a fight with some cultists nearly overpowering the local thugs. In the distance, you could see a cultist performing Blood Seals on captured civilians. What will you do?

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A massive robot appeared in the Hetairoi, towering over the army.

'Now, this is new. You feel like the rest of these cretins, which means that you're an enemy. Trying to confuse me by conjuring my allies will not stop me, Conqueror!' said Serpico, intensifying his magic

ROUND 2!

Iskander activated the Yasakini-no-Magatama! Serpico is focused on him!
Iskander's royal guard charged! The barrier took more hits from everyone striking it! The barrier is taking a heavy beating! Jenny restored some of Iskander Sta/Mag! Klaus spawned a Dire Hit! As there was no space to store it, Iskander used it immediately! Iskander will hit for 3x when striking a weakness! James power charged Iskander! His charge gained another use! Effie healed the party with some scones! Iskander recovered 5HP of health! Farnese blessed Iskander, covering him in a divine light!
Iskander rode off into the sky!

The entire army charged and struck hard! With the ensuing assault, a laser from the Titan mech struck the barrier, shattering it!

'To be pushed so hard... Impossible!' yelled Serpico. With twist of his arms, a massive black orb absorbed the entire army!

Iskander charged down from the Atmospheric Gordius Wheel! The old cultist had his sword at the ready, as Iskander had his raised. The chariot flew past at lightning speed, allowing the King of Conquerors to strike down the enemy!

GAME!

Iskander gained 11 EXP! LEVEL UP! Iskander reached Lv. 18!

Serpico dropped Excalibur!

Excalibur- The sword of an ancient king, said to be of similar sources to Polaris. While time has eroded the blade that once conquered the world, it still carries tremendous strength. Upon striking an enemy, it will decrease their Attack, Defence and Accuracy

In the sand, the residual spirits of Iskander's defeated army lingered in the air. It'd take some time for them to recover, leaving him with just his royal guard. Serpico was laying on the ground, bleeding out. 'To think a force this powerful existed... If only we were the ones to summon you. But... It's time to play my final ace. Iskander, King of Conquerors... I concede defeat. It's strange. I don't know what's happened in the outside world, but I don't feel confident of victory. Nevertheless, Conqueror. Take the sword and lead an immortal army and crush those that'd oppose your justice...' he said, before closing his eyes. A few seconds after they shut, his body began to convulse as it grew larger and more muscular. His hair grew long, with a large beard sprouting. The body itself was crackling with electricity.

'The old fool finally croaked then. As expected of a mere human, they are not fit to lead. Now, I am Zeus, King of Olympus and the one fit to rule the world. Are you the mortal who finished Serpico off? he asked in a booming voice.